Internet issue.

[Creeper]

My computer won't connect to the internet. I haven't had this problem in a long time. I've tried changing the ethernet cable, changing the socket on both ends multiple times, and restarting my computer, but nothing works. I suspect my PCI card may be broken. All lights on the router and computer are functioning, signalling reception through both sides. I'm not sure what do.

Help?

 

[JerzeyLegend]

Is it a Windows 7 machine? Its pretty good at self healing. Run a diagnosis on your LAN.

Windows XP? Its terrible at networking. Make sure DNS is enabled, make sure IPv4/6 settings are all set to automatic. Go into CMD, type "ipconfig /release", then "ipconfig /renew" (without quotation of course).

Windows Vista, Network and Sharing Center will help, pretty much the same as 7. Run a diagnosis on the LAN connection, also if there is a red x anywhere on the network map, click it, Windows will try to fix it.

Sometimes its just a simple little setting. Also go to Control Panel, Internet Options, Advanced, and reset all of your options to default, including personal settings.

Finally, perform a boot-time scan using your AV. My AV of choice is Avast!.

 

[Creeper]

Thanks for the tips. I'm using Windows 7. I'm going to do all the things you said, wish me luck.